Narrativas del profesorado sobre violencias patriarcales en las universidades

Abstract

This research analyzes faculty narratives regarding patriarchal violence within universities, aiming to understand how these manifestations affect the academic and professional environment. The study is based on a qualitative approach with a descriptive scope, utilizing semi-structured interviews as the primary technique. The participants were university professors whose lived experiences allowed for the identification of various forms of violence, ranging from micro-aggressions to structural violence. The results demonstrate that patriarchal violence is deeply embedded in institutional culture, manifesting through exclusion, the disparagement of intellectual capacity, and the overburdening of women with caregiving tasks. It was identified that the hierarchical organizational structure facilitates the perpetuation of these behaviors, generating significant psychological consequences such as emotional exhaustion and limitations in career advancement. In conclusion, faculty narratives reveal that the university is not a neutral space, but rather a site that reproduces gender inequalities requiring urgent intervention. The need to strengthen support protocols and promote a cultural transformation that challenges patriarchal norms is highlighted. This research underscores the importance of creating safe and equitable spaces that guarantee the well-being and professional development of all faculty members, eliminating the systemic barriers identified in the participants' accounts.